Andrew's Protein-Packed Vegan Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cubanelle pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 red peppers, chopped
• 20 baby carrots, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, diced
• 10 button mushrooms
• 2 jalapenos, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 cup stout beer
• 28 ounces whole tomatoes
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup quinoa

• 2 (19 ounce) cans beans
• water, as required

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a VERY large stockpot.

2. 2

   Add onion and sweat down thoroughly.

3. 3

   Add ingredients through to the jalapenos. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often.

4. 4

   Add spices and stir until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in beer, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well and add water (or beer) as required (the mixture should be fairly liquid).

6. 6

   Add cocoa powder and stir.

7. 7

   Let simmer on low heat 45 minutes.

8. 8

   Add quinoa, stir and simmer 20 minutes, adding water if required.

9. 9

   Add beans along with their liquid, stir and simmer at least 15 minutes before serving.